For the final exam...

Make sure that you review the units we have covered since January--everything in the second semester. Focus on Dante's Inferno, literary and poetic devices, grammar, and punctuation. There will be reading comprehension questions, so make sure that you take your time and read each passage thoroughly. Refer back to the question after having read the answer choice.

Finals Schedule

5/20: 1st & 2nd White
5/23: 1st & 2nd Blue
5/24: 3rd & 4th White
5/25: 3rd & 4th Blue

It's never too late...

Hey guys!
Make sure you are turning in all of the make-up work we have been giving you in class. Also, come by before or after school if you have any questions about the make-up assignments or the final exam.

Next Week...

In Mrs. Bogozan's classes:

We will take our unit test over Dante's Inferno and complete the text by the end of next week.

In Mrs. Morris's classes:

We will continue working on our poetry project. Below are listed the poetry project steps.

Step One: Read your poem

Step Two: Write 2 paragraphs analyzing your poem for poetic devices and deeper meaning.

Step Three: Read the biographical information on your poet

Step Four: Write 2 paragraphs describing your poet's life

Step Five: Read your poem again

Step Six: Write 2 paragraphs explaining how the poet's life has influenced their texts. What deeper meaning can you derive of your poem now knowing more biographical information?

Step Seven: Type up a rough draft

Step Eight: Have a classmate proof-read your paper

Step Nine: Revise and edit your paper

Step Ten: Prepare your final copy and turn it in!

Next Week...

Hey guys!

In Mrs. Bogozan's classes: We will read Canto V of The Inferno and will continue to review key literary terms that will help us understand the deeper meaning of the text (allegory, imagery, symbolism, etc.)

In Mrs. Morris's classes: We will apply our knowledge of poetic devices to a poem by the author of your choice. You will begin your analyzation of the poem and poet.

Make sure you're coming to class--we do not have much time before final exams.

Next Week...

For Mrs. Bogozan's Classes:
Students will continue to read Date's Inferno (Canto III)

For Mrs. Morris's classes:
Students will review poetic devices and will begin their poetry project.

Spring Break...

Have a safe and relaxing Spring Break!

Next week...

Hey guys!

Mrs. Bogozan's Classes:
Next week we will take our unit test over The Stranger. Review your study guides and we will do a review in class.

Mrs. Morris's Classes:
We will conclude our reading of Dante's Inferno: Canto XXXIV. Remember to work on your Inferno projects. You have been granted amnesty and given an extension to the due date. Projects are now do on Monday, April 11th. You may turn your projects in on the original due date if you prefer.

Next week...

Hey guys!

Mrs Bogozan's Classes: Remember 1st and 2nd periods will be relocated due to the GHSGT to room 207 in the Main Building!!!

We will review the text, The Stranger and prepare to take our unit test the Thursday and Friday before Spring Break (March 31st and April 1st).

Mrs. Morris' Classes: We will continue to read Dante's Inferno Cantos V and XXXIV (feel free to read ahead).

• Reminder: Don't wait until the last minute to start your Inferno projects. Start brainstorming your ideas and come to class ready to share your thoughts (the due date will be March 31st).

Next week...

In Mrs. Bogozan's classes, we will complete our adventure with Meursault and finish reading the novel, The Stranger. Feel free to read ahead, but don't spoil the ending for your classmates! We will begin preparing and reviewing to take a unit test over the text. Make sure you come to class!!!

In Mrs. Morris's classes, we will begin reading Dante's The Divine Comedy: The Inferno Cantos I and III. Feel free to go ahead and begin reading!

Next week...

We will continue reading The Stranger in Mrs. Bogozan's class. If you want to, go ahead and read Chapters 3-6, Part II to preview what we will read in class next week.

In Mrs. Morris's class we will begin reading Dante Aligheri's, The Inferno. Check out some of the links provided to preview before we begin reading the text.

Over the break...

Since we have a week off, be sure to review your notes over the novel! We've covered almost half of The Stranger at this point, so make sure you come back ready to learn!

For Mrs. Morris's class, we will be gin reading Dante Aligheri's Divine Comedy. I have provided some cool links to preview the text. Check it out!

While reading a novel...

Keep in mind while doing our novel studies in class, that you have to keep up with the plot--what is happening in the story. Keeping up with your reading journals is of the utmost importance for 3 reasons:

1. It is a large portion of your grade (Writing & Conventions are 30%).
2. It will help you remember the material by providing you a summarized text to review.
3. It gives you a place to synthesize your thoughts/opinions about the novel.

So, guys, PLEASE keep up with your reading journals! If your already behind, it's not too late to get caught up.

If you want to have your own copy of the novels...

Hey Guys!
We are going to begin our novel study soon, so if you want to have your own copy for class, here are the texts. We will have copies of the text for you, but if you prefer to highlight, write in the margins, or mark in the book, I suggest buying your own copy. If you have difficulty reading, having your own copy would be very beneficial. You can buy a used copy on Amazon.com or Half.com. There are also many used bookstores in the Atlanta and Mableton area.

Mrs. Bogozan's class will be reading The Stranger by Albert Camus. We will be reading the Vintage edition.

Next week...

Hey guys!
Next week in Bogozan's class, Ms. Flowers, the student teacher, will be taking over instruction.
In Mrs. Morris's class, we will finish creating our parables and view the film, House of Flying Daggers which will culminate in a written essay. There are links to summaries of the film if you want to review the summary before viewing the film.

Essays

Hey guys!

Don't fret about your essays, I know 200 words seems like a lot, but it will only prepare you for the writing test that you will take next year. I have listed some web-sites that can help you with the writing process:

Checklist for Revisions

Writing Process Checklist

Guide to Essay Writing

Studying in Groups

Hey guys!
A helpful study strategy is to study in groups. I found a handy guide that can provide tips on how to maximize success for your study group. Look it over and give it a try with some friends.

Welcome back!

Hey guys!

I hope your break was relaxing and you are ready to "hit the ground running"! Our next unit will be Asian literature (Chinese, Japanese, and Indian texts). We will begin by looking at poetry; ballads and Haiku. Brief information will be provided about various cultural and religious differences between Eastern and Western societies, and this will be further examined in the texts. We will then move onto Zen parables and end our unit by viewing the film, House of Flying Daggers. This unit will culminate into a written essay, in which you will be given guidance and options (so don't fret)! I have listed some sites that might be useful or interesting to you.

Happy Holidays!

Hey guys!

I hope you have a SAFE

and Relaxing holiday season.

Think about

ways to improve in the new year

and come back ready to learn!